Kitchen Hand roles at QCCS
The Kitchen Hand will prepare the meals for our centres for Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea. There’s no need for formal qualifications and all training will be provided but you should be enthusiastic about preparing fresh and wholesome meals for children in our service. Nutrition is a vital part of children’s development and healthy eating is part of the QCCS philosophy. We believe food ingredients should come from the kitchen, not from a lab. From this belief came the inspiration of our own production kitchen, Healthy Cooking Company established in 2013 to provide healthy meals to all 24 of our childcare centres, in South East Queensland.
We promise that QCCS provide nutritious food that children will love. It is in their early years that children develop their tastes and attitudes about food and nutrition; hence, it is an essential time to educate and promote the importance of healthy eating.
The Kitchen Hand must be passionate about children’s nutrition and have the same ethos and passion to embed and promote this in our centres. Your role will include the preparation of fruits and vegetables for platters etc, heating and delivering meals, ensuring compliance with the centre Food Safety Plan and much more!
As part of the QCCS team we offer you an array of company benefits which include:
• Well above award wage rate
• Attractive bonus scheme
• Generous share of profit scheme
• Constant support from a professional management team, with a dedicated Area Manager
• Regular professional development
• Up to 75% staff discounted childcare fees
• Job security
• Free uniforms
• Paid professional development courses
• Paid tuition fees (Cert III and Diploma)
• Paid First Aid and CPR certification
• Paid annual Food Safety certification
• Paid annual Fire Training certification
• Paid annual Child Protection certification
• Paid staff meetings
• Access to our 24/7 (EAP) employee assistant program offering financial/mental/physical wellbeing counselling
• Access to our company (LMS) learning management system to support with ongoing development and skills
Centre Directors
When you take on your new role as a Centre Director you will be provided with an in depth induction and a Mentor to guide you to ensure you have all the knowledge and training you need to set you up for success. You will find our working environment supportive yet challenging – encouraging you to make a positive impact with the children and families at your service. Each and every member of the QCCS team are valued for their knowledge and passion and treated like part of the family.
Teachers
QCCS are looking for Early Childhood Teachers who have strong knowledge and pedagogical practices to encourage the development and growth of social and academic skills in our children. Through careful planning and observation, you will facilitate the development of a love of learning, for our children to carry throughout their lives.’
Educators
As a QCCS Educator you will have a genuine passion for working with children in the early years. You will build strong relationships with families and team members to deliver the best outcomes for the children in our care. You will provide safe and inspiring environments to foster curiosity and learning through play based experiences.’
Trainee and Apprentices
We are looking for Educators who want to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care.
We offer Traineeships and Apprenticeships to qualifying team members to undertake a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Earn while you learn at one of our QCCS centres at no cost to you. The Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies (AEICS) will help you gain your qualification through our support, mentoring and networking programs.’
Kitchen Hands
The Kitchen Hand will prepare the meals for our centres for Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea. There’s no need for formal qualifications and all training will be provided but you should be enthusiastic about preparing fresh and wholesome meals for children in our service. Nutrition is a vital part of children’s development and healthy eating is part of the QCCS philosophy. We believe food ingredients should come from the kitchen, not from a lab. From this belief came the inspiration of our own production kitchen, Healthy Cooking Company.